Canon CLI-221/PGI-220 Ink How to Change Chip

Canon CLI-221 series ink cartridges without chip and PGI-220BK ink cartridge without chip are some of the best selling compatible ink cartridges of our store, 123 Ink Cartridges Canada. They are compatible with dozens of Canon PIXMA series printers, such as Canon PIXMA IP3600, Canon PIXMA IP4600, Canon PIXMA MP620, Canon PIXMA MP630, Canon PIXMA MP980 and Canon PIXMA MX860.

Some customers sent inquiries to us asking about what does the “no chip” mean. No chip means that you need replace the chips from the original OEM (genuine) Canon PGI-220BK or CLI-221 series ink cartridges to the new compatible ink cartridges. There is a page in our cartridge box with very detailed and easy-to-follow instructions to show you how to replace the chip. Or you can click the following picture to see the instructions:

instructions of how to replace the chip

instructions of how to replace the chip

Instructions of how to replace the chip

Instructions of how to replace the chip

If you encounter a blinking amber light after new cartridge installation on the printer.

  • For IP Series Printers: Holding the paper feed button down for 3-5 seconds, will allow you to override the counter. The cartridge will print , however, the ink level display may not show.
  • For MP Series Printers: Holding the STOP/RESET button down for 3-5 seconds, will allow you to override the counter. The cartridge will print ,however, the ink level display may not show

5 comments on “Canon CLI-221/PGI-220 Ink How to Change Chip

  1. Sylvie Lemay

    I did everything you said on the paper to change the chip. Everything worked well ’till it said: “cannot detect the ink level, replace the cartridge”.
    There is half the ink in the cartridge. What to do. My printer is a mx870.
    I changed the cartridge a week ago.
    Sylvie

    Reply
    1. andrewlu

      Hi Felicia,

      To ensure the accuracy of our information, we strongly to encourage you to call or use our “live chat” to contact our customer service for detail information. Thank you!

      Reply

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